“Be still, and know that I am God.”  Psalm 46:10 NLT

The Lord works in mysterious ways.  We do not always know His plans for our lives.  If we are lucky, we may get to see a glimpse of Him through our circumstances – but most of the time, we walk blindly by faith and hope that we’re doing what God has called us to do.

How do you know when God is calling?  You’ll know by the anxiety you feel that you are not possibly equipped to handle the task at hand.  You’ll know because it will keep coming up from every direction; someone will say something, or you will read scripture that speaks to you on this particular topic.  It will be so far outside of your comfort zone that you will want to ignore the calling, but you will not be able to get away from it.  So, be still.

What does it mean to be still?  Being still involves allowing God to work without getting in his way.

The Book of Esther in the Old Testament is a dramatic story full of romance, conspiracy, and murder; and tells of the near destruction of the Jewish people.

Queen Esther was called to save the lives of the Jewish community at the risk of losing her own. She knew that she could not do this in her own strength.  God sent Mordicai to instruct her to talk to the king and was convinced this was indeed her calling when he asked her the question, “Who knows if perhaps you were made queen for just such a time as this?”  [Esther 4:14]  She needed strength and courage that only God could provide.  After fasting and praying, she bravely and obediently walked through door God had opened.  Many Jewish lives were saved, including her own.

Has God called you to do something that you just do not want to do?  Perhaps it’s a difficult task that’s hard to visualize because you cannot see the end result.  When God calls you to do something, He will provide strength, courage, and resources to make sure His will is done.   All you have to do to be obedient to His calling is walk through the door He has opened.

Persevere through your calling; be still, be obedient, and allow God to lead the way.  Who knows if you were put in your situation for just such a time as this?

Peace be with you.

~Julia